Best Vanilla Ginger Asian Pears Recipes

Asian Pears with Ginger-Maple Syrup image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon matchstick-size pieces peeled fresh ginger
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons whiskey or brandy
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 7-ounce chilled Asian pears
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Combine 1/4 cup water and fresh ginger in heavy medium saucepan. Cover; simmer until ginger is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in syrup, whiskey, lemon juice, lemon peel and nutmeg. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
Slice pears into rounds. Overlap 6 rounds on each plate. Drizzle sauce over. Top with crystallized ginger and mint.

Pear & Ginger Sparkler image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups pear nectar
2 medium Asian pears, cored and sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup plain or pear vodka
3 bottles (750 milliliters each ) champagne, chilled
GARNISH:
Fresh pear slices

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine pear nectar, pears, ginger and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until pears are softened. Cool., Place mixture in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Stir in vodka. Pour 1-1/2 ounces into each champagne flute or cocktail glass. Top with 4 ounces champagne. Serve with pear slices.

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Asian Pear Clafouti with a Citrus-Ginger Glaze image

Provided by Darlene Buerger

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sheet(s) 9x12 inch puff pastry
3 oz soft goat cheese
2 c asian pears, peeled, cored, finely sliced
3 eggs
1/3 c sugar
2 Tbsp flour
2/3 c cream or half and half
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 c orange marmalade
1/3 c honey
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

Steps:

1. Spray 8 inch springform pan with cooking spray. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Unroll puff pastry onto a lightly floured parchment paper or counter top. Press pastry with floured fingertips until creases are removed and pastry fits into pan. Gently press pastry into the sprayed springform pan and press pastry up sides of pan to form 2 inch crust or tart shell.
3. Break goat cheese into small pieces and place in bottom of shell. Top with sliced pears.
4. In a small bowl, beat eggs and sugar about 1 minute. Add flour, cream and vanilla. Gently pour mixture over pears.
5. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees
6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine orange marmalade, honey, ginger and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 3-5 minutes or until mixture reduces by ½. Cool slightly. Brush top of clafouti with glaze. Serve clafouti warm with remaining glaze. Makes 8 servings